Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Mongomo
Mongomo, Equatorial Guinea
The Basilica of the Immaculate Conception is a minor basilica and cathedral located in Mongomo, Equatorial Guinea. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia. The site focuses on Catholicism and is situated in the administrative area of Mongomo.
Planning a visit
The months with the lowest rainfall are July and August, with 58 mm of rain on about 5 days and 61 mm on about 9 days, while temperatures remain steady with daily highs of 27 °C and lows of 20 °C. The heaviest rain occurs in October, with 341 mm on about 29 days. Temperatures stay consistent throughout the year, with daily highs ranging from 27 °C to 29 °C and lows of 20 °C to 21 °C.
The nearest airport is President Obiang Nguema International Airport in Mengomeyén, located 31 km away, while Bata International Airport serves as a hub at a distance of 169 km. The site is located 53 km from the capital, Ciudad de la Paz.
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 24 °C on average. The wettest is October, with about 341 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
| Average low, °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Rainfall, mm | 54 | 93 | 184 | 214 | 224 | 129 | 58 | 61 | 244 | 341 | 203 | 82 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 14 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 21 | 29 | 26 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.